“We are witnessing rapid advances in artificial intelligence, autonomy, directed energy, robotics, biotechnology, among other critical high-tech areas. Combined, these new domains, new ways of fighting, and technological developments will profoundly alter the character of warfare,”

Pete Hegseth · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-09-30

Hegseth issued a memo announcing Project Meridian, a government project to study the future of warfare.